Floristic Composition and Biodiversity Patterns in Southwestern Sinai, Egypt: Implications for Conservation and Sustainable Development | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Botany | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 November 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Regular issue (Original Article) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejbo.2025.380606.3284 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shaimaa G. Salama* 1; Safaa M. Ismaeil2; Abdou H. Marie3; Heba M. Said El – Sayed2 | ||
| 1Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22516, Egypt | ||
| 2Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science (Girl’s Branch), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt | ||
| 3Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science (Boy’s Branch), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study conducts a comprehensive assessment of the floral assemblage and geographical distribution patterns of different phytogeographical regions in Southwestern Sinai, Egypt, which reflects the floral heterogeneity of the region as a critical foundation for informing effective conservation planning and sustainable development strategies. In the research region, 140 species from 106 genera and 34 families were found in 77 distinct stands. The most prevalent families were: Asteraceae, Amaranthaceae, Poaceae, and Zygophyllaceae, with relative percentages of 14.29%, 12.87%, 8.58%, and 7.15%. The highest life form was Chamaephytes (40.72%), followed by Therophytes (30.71%), Phanerophytes (12.14%), Hemicryptophytes (8.58%), Cryptophytes (6.43%), One species each of Typha domingensis and Cistanche phelypaceae represented helophytes and parasites. Saharo-Sindian components make up the majority of the floristic structure, according to chorological study. This study examined changes in species biodiversity over the past few years by comparing it with earlier studies in some of the places included in the current study. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Arid ecosystem; Chorology; Life form; Phytogeography; Sinai Peninsula | ||
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